Spo 24r

Posting Title- SPO 24R (Growth) - Resource Worker- Position Classification- Social Program Officer R24- Union- GEU- Work Options- Hybrid- Location- Abbotsford, BC V2S 1H4 CA
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- Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)- Salary Range- $65,844.70 - $86,668.39 annually which includes a 1 Grid Temporary Market Adjustment*- Close Date- 3/13/2024- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development- Ministry Branch / Division- Service Delivery, East Fraser- Job Summary**An opportunity to make a difference to the lives of BC’s children and youth**

The Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) promotes and develops the capacity of families and communities to care for and protect vulnerable children and youth, and supports healthy child and family development to maximize the potential of every child in B.C. The Ministry is responsible for regional and province-wide delivery of services and programs that support positive and healthy outcomes for children, youth and their families.

The **Resource Worker** has the crucial responsibility of ensuring that children and youth in care are receiving placement resources that meet their unique individual needs. This involves developing and maintaining a range of placement options, such as foster homes, group homes and specialized/staffed residential placements.

As a Resource Worker, you are an effective communicator with a collaborative approach, you establish vital working relationships with staff, the community and other stakeholders. You will be responsible for supporting foster families, monitoring placement services and working with child protection teams in district offices. You may also conduct home studies, out-of-care assessments and liaise with non-residential contract resources in this role.

If you are ready to embark on a new career opportunity - please consider this rewarding career with the BC Public Service

**Job Requirements**:
Applicants may be considered who meet the preferred OR expanded credentials and experience requirements

**1. Preferred Credentials**:

- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Social Work or in Child & Youth Care **OR** Master's Degree in Educational Counselling Psychology/Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology with completion of a practicum in family and child welfare **OR**:

- In-service Ministry of Children and Family Development employees who have a regular SPO 24-30 base position that requires delegation under the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFCSA) **OR**:

- **NOTE**: If this education was obtained outside of Canada, you need to confirm it has been assessed for equivalency through the International Credential Evaluation Services (ICES). You must provide a comprehensive report and the MCFD supplemental report by the closing date of this posting to be considered.

**2. Expanded Credentials**:

- Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services field **OR** Bachelor’s Degree with a Major/Honors in a Human Services field **OR** Master’s level graduate Certificate/Diploma in a Human Services field **AFTER** the completion of an unrelated Bachelor’s Degree.
- **PLUS**, a minimum of one (1) year of related **OR** job-specific work experience..
- Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
- **NOTE**: If this education was obtained outside of Canada, you need to confirm it has been assessed for equivalency through the International Credential Evaluation Services (ICES). You must provide a basic report by the closing date of this posting to be considered.

Human Services fields include: Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Anthropology, Early Childhood Education, Indigenous Studies, Education, Theology or Nursing.

Additional Requirements:
Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License with no restriction or equivalent (i.e. from another Canadian Province).Preference WILL be given to applicants with the following:

- Preferred education credentials **AND/OR** in-service Ministry of Children and Family Development employees who hold a regular SPO 24-30 base position that requires delegation under the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFCSA).

Preference MAY be given to applicants with the following:

- Recent experience (within last 2 years) working with extended family who are caring for children and/or working with foster caregivers and/or prospective adoptive parents.
- Experience with child welfare.
- SAFE home study and Resource and Payment (RAP) experience and/or training.
- Currently hold C3 delegation or higher under the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFCSA). Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) with the required combination of education and experience.Please note:
Applicants may be considered who have not yet graduated but have completed all required